I just purchased a double axle trailer that sat out in the previous owners yard for approx 3 years. The trailer has fine surface rust over about 60% of it. The other 40% still has paint on it. How do I treat / convert the trailer prior to painting it.

This trailer is made up of 3 inch x 3 inch steel and is very heavy. I do not have the money to get it sand blasted. A buddy of mine mentioned something about some type of chemical called ospho. Is that something that I can apply then top coat with a compatable paint. This trailer is a large utility trailer and that will be its only purpose.

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